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  • Several agencies collaborate to raise money for deputies impacted by Hurricane Laura

    December 23, 2020 10:43 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Certain members of Ascension Parish's law enforcement are sporting a new look for a good cause. In a Wednesday (Dec. 23) news release, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office (APSO) announced that during the month of November Sheriff Bobby Webre allowed deputies to sport facial hair as... more »
  • Ascension deputies working to keep folks safe amid stay-at-home order Play Video

    April 3, 2020 6:29 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is deploying their boat patrols this weekend to cut down on mass gatherings on the water. “Normally, our boat patrol unit doesn’t deploy until Memorial Day,” Sheriff Bobby Webre said. “We will start a little early. We will ask our boat... more »
  • APSO: Two sought for vehicle burglary in Prairieville neighborhood Play Video

    June 15, 2017 4:52 PM

    ASCENSION – The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two men who burglarized a vehicle in May in a Prairieville neighborhood. The burglary occurred on May 9 on Yorktown Avenue. Video surveillance showed two men pulling on car door handles in the... more »
  • APSO: Man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender

    June 5, 2017 12:31 PM

    ASCENSION – The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office has issued an arrest warrant for a man who has failed to register as a sex offender. The arrest warrant was issued for 36-year-old Sidney Fairchild, Jr. According to the sheriff's office, Fairchild failed to complete his annual registration after he was... more »
  • APSO: Domestic violence homicides increase Play Video

    May 30, 2017 6:58 PM

    GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says over the past five years it has seen an increase in domestic violence homicides. In a parish where homicide levels are typically in the single digits, at least 35 to 40 percent of those can be attributed to domestic violence situations, according... more »
  • APSO: Illegal immigrant runs red light, crashes into deputy

    May 16, 2017 10:32 AM

    GONZALES – Deputies in Ascension Parish say an illegal immigrant is in custody after crashing into a deputy Saturday. According to Sheriff Jeff Wiley, the crash happened around 9 p.m. Saturday on Black Bayou Road. Wiley said Jary Romero, 40, traveled through a red light at the intersection on... more »
  • Man turns self in after deadly hit-and-run, victim identified

    April 17, 2017 12:36 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH – A man has turned himself in after a deadly hit-and-run crash in Ascension Parish Sunday night. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office announced 26-year-old Joseph Robert Lessard was wanted for one count of negligent homicide and one count of hit-and-run around noon Monday. The sheriff's office... more »
  • Ascension grand jury indicts Matthew Morris on 84 counts related to fraud

    April 10, 2017 4:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE – An Ascension Parish grand jury has indicted a man on 84 counts including contractor fraud after police say he scammed 18 victims after the flood. District Attorney Ricky Babin confirmed contractor Mathew Morris was indicted Monday on 84 separate counts. An arraignment date will be set... more »
  • Ascension grand jury indicts Matthew Morris on 84 counts related to fraud

    April 10, 2017 4:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE – An Ascension Parish grand jury has indicted a man on 84 counts including contractor fraud after police say he scammed 18 victims after the flood. District Attorney Ricky Babin confirmed contractor Mathew Morris was re-indicted Monday on 84 separate counts. Morris, the owner of Complete... more »
  • Activist speaks to Ascension deputies on race relations

    March 24, 2017 12:44 PM

    ASCENSION – Community activist Maxine Crump spoke to leaders of the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office on the dialogue of race relations within the community. Sheriff Jeff Wiley invited Crump to start a dialogue to understand the issues around racism and ways of eliminating it within society. Crump also spoke... more »
  • More victims come forward, Matthew Morris case grows Play Video

    March 20, 2017 6:30 PM

    GONZALES - A hearing to revoke the bond for Matthew Morris of Complete Construction did not happen Monday, Judge Jessie LeBlanc continued the motion and it has not been rescheduled. More victims continue to come forward. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says another victim who hired Complete Construction filed... more »
  • Deputies looking for BBQ pit stolen from Donaldsonville Rouses

    March 9, 2017 10:52 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE – Deputies are looking for any information to help find a barbecue pit that was stolen from a Rouses in Donaldsonville. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, the BBQ pit was stolen overnight Tuesday morning from the Rouses parking lot on Highway 1. Anyone with information... more »
  • APSO Crisis Response team responded to standoff in St. Amant

    January 3, 2017 6:53 PM

    ST. AMANT – The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Crisis Response Team responded to a standoff with a man at home off Highway 936 in St. Amant Tuesday. The standoff started at a home on Meloncon Road near St. Amant around 5:30 p.m. U.S. Marshals were also involved in the... more »
  • Sandbags available to Ascension Parish residents

    December 31, 2016 4:59 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE – With heavy rains passing the Baton Rouge area, officials in Ascension Parish say pre-filled sandbags are now available in several locations throughout the parish. The Ascension Parish Office of Homeland Security said they are working to with APSO’s 911 Central Dispatch Center to remind residents that the... more »
  • Man on the run after robbing Gonzales auto parts store

    October 14, 2016 12:03 PM

    GONZALES – Deputies in Ascension Parish are searching for a Baton Rouge man who robbed an Advance Auto Parts store in Gonzales Thursday. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, the robbery happened at the Advanced Auto Parts on Highway 44 just before 9 p.m. Chief Deputy Bobby... more »
  • Donaldsonville man arrested after kicking in ex's door, kidnapping her

    August 26, 2016 4:06 PM

    GONZALES - Deputies arrested a man accused of kicking in his ex-girlfriend’s door and kidnapping her after she placed a restraining order on him. 35-year-old Thomas Guillot, of Donaldsonville, was arrested and charged with violation of a protective order, simple robbery, false imprisonment and home invasion. APSO Chief... more »
  • Man accused of stealing trailer with $100k in tools inside

    August 26, 2016 3:44 PM

    GONZALES - Sheriff’s deputies in Ascension Parish say a tip led them to the arrest of a man accused of stealing a utility trailer containing more than $100,000 worth of tools in it last month. Deputies said the investigation began back on July 28 when they received reports that... more »
  • 13 arrested in Backpage.com prostitution sting

    July 8, 2016 2:15 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - 13 people were arrested on prostitution charges Thursday night as sheriff’s deputies carried out a B ackpage.com sting operation. APSO narcotics detectives, Gonzales Police and EBRSO deputies began the undercover operation by contacting several potential prostitutes and arranging meetings with them. Frequently, the services of... more »
  • Deputies investigate Prairieville vehicle burglaries

    May 23, 2016 12:22 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - Sheriff’s deputies in Ascension Parish took to Facebook Monday morning to look for leads in a string of vehicle burglaries that happened in Prairieville last week. Deputies say they’re searching for man who appears in surveillance footage breaking into cars in the Parker Road/Fountainbleau area of Prairieville.... more »
  • Drug related home invasion suspects, part of overnight arrests

    April 20, 2016 6:41 PM

    ASCENSION- Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office reported nine arrests in three separate cases within a 24-hour time frame. Tuesday morning shortly after midnight, deputies arrested five men involved in a home invasion, including the homeowner. Deputies responded to Murphy’s Gas Station in Gonzales in reference to an armed robbery that occurred... more »
  • Former Ascension deputy accused of pulling gun in daiquiri store fight

    March 7, 2016 2:07 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - Deputies in Ascension Parish say they arrested a man accused of brandishing a pistol during a fight at a daiquiri shop on Highway 73 late last month. 37-year-old Mike Renaud, of Geismar, was arrested Friday and booked on charges of possession of a firearm on premises of... more »
  • 5 arrested in Assumption after alleged drug deal

    February 17, 2016 4:40 PM

    BERTRANDVILLE - Deputies say five men were arrested Tuesday after narcotics agents stopped two vehicles suspected of being involved in a drug deal. 20-year-old Quan Lewis, 21-year-old Michael Lewis and 19-year-old Myron Lewis were arrested at the scene. Both Quan Lewis and Michael Lewis had outstanding warrants for their... more »
  • Detectives look to ID stolen shotgun-toting suspect behind Geismar break-ins

    February 12, 2016 6:31 PM

    GEISMAR - Detectives in Ascension Parish are looking to identify a man who wielded a stolen shotgun during a string of vehicle break-ins in a Geismar subdivision earlier this week. Sheriff’s deputies in Ascension Parish are reporting a string of vehicle break-ins in a Geismar subdivision and surrounding neighborhoods... more »
  • Ascension deputies look for leads in dollar store shoplifting case

    January 26, 2016 12:39 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - Sheriff’s deputies in Ascension Parish are looking for information on three individuals wanted in connection with shoplifting incident at a Prairieville dollar store. Deputies say during the evening hours of Jan. 10, three individuals entered the Dollar General, located at 14354 Airline Highway, and were captured on... more »
  • Suspect wanted in Prairieville pharmacy burglary

    January 20, 2016 10:58 AM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - Sheriff’s deputies in Ascension Parish asked for the public’s help Wednesday morning in identifying a man behind the burglary of a Highway 42 pharmacy in Prairieville. Investigators said the Galvez Pharmacy was broken into on Saturday, Jan. 16, and a male suspect stole an undisclosed amount of... more »
  • Accused Donaldsonville drug dealer busted after 2 month investigation

    January 15, 2016 4:13 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - Ascension Parish Sheriff’s deputies say a two-month long investigation culminated in the arrest of a Donaldsonville man on Thursday for selling drugs out of his residence. 38-year-old James Miles was taken into custody and charged with possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I CDS, possession with... more »
  • Deputies searching for sex offender in Ascension Parish

    January 8, 2016 5:35 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - Deputies are looking for a sex offender who failed to register in Ascension Parish. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Officer is searching for 54-year-old Kevin Jones. APSO Lt. Col. Bobby Webre said Jones is a Tier 3 sex offender who was last seen in and around the Donaldsonville... more »
  • St. Amant man arrested on indecent behavior with 15-year-old

    January 7, 2016 4:36 PM

    ST. AMANT - Ascension Parish Sheriff’s deputies say a St. Amant man was arrested after detectives learned he had made inappropriate sexual advances toward a 15-year-old girl. 38-year-old Troy Johnson was arrested Wednesday afternoon and booked on one count of indecent behavior with a juvenile. Deputies say the... more »
  • Deputies look to ID suspects behind Prairieville car wash robbery

    January 4, 2016 2:01 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - Sheriff’s deputies in Ascension Parish are looking to identify a pair of suspects who damaged a vending machine during the robbery of a Prairieville car wash last week. APSO’s Major Kevin Hanna says the theft happened shortly before 3 a.m. at the Geaux Clean Car Wash on... more »
  • Felon arrested on domestic abuse charges

    December 21, 2015 3:42 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - Authorities said a convicted felon wanted in Ascension Parish on domestic abuse charges was arrested in East Baton Rouge Parish overnight. Allison Hudson with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said investigators located 37-year-old William Simoneaux Monday night and arrested him. He was booked into the East Baton... more »
  • Accused car wash bandit booked in EBR

    December 15, 2015 4:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies booked a man Tuesday accused of multiple thefts and break-ins at car wash businesses in two parishes. East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputies said 53-year-old Hubert P. Bourgeois faces charges of armed robbery and burglary in their parish, after he was arrested on similar charges... more »
  • Sugarcane truck crashes into house in Assumption Parish

    December 4, 2015 2:38 PM

    NAPOLEONVILLE - Sheriff’s deputies are still trying to figure out what caused a sugarcane truck to crash into a house on Hwy 1 south of Napoleonville around noon Friday. Deputies said the wreck happened where Hwy 1 intersects with Hwy 400. While on the scene, deputies advised motorists who... more »
  • Deputies investigating a string of burglaries in Prairieville

    December 4, 2015 10:18 AM

    PRAIRIEVILLE – Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a group of burglaries that happened in the same area within two hours Monday. The Sheriff’s Office responded to four burglar alarms between noon and 1:30 pm and found that thieves had kicked in or forced open back doors and stolen electronics and... more »
  • Deputies look to identify men behind cigarette carton heist

    December 3, 2015 11:31 AM

    GONZALES - Sheriff’s deputies in Ascension Parish are looking to identify two suspects who stole about $850 worth of cartons of cigarettes from the Airline Highway Dollar General in Gonzales last month. Deputies said both suspects were captured on video leaving the store in what appeared to be a... more »
  • APSO releases security camera footage of Prairieville carwash burglaries Play Video

    November 24, 2015 3:16 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - Sheriff’s deputies in Ascension Parish are actively looking to identify a man behind the burglary of a pair of carwashes in Prairieville. The burglaries happened at the Platinum Express and Clean Team Auto Spa carwashes located on Hwy 44. Investigators say the crimes happened on Sunday, Nov.... more »

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